Arts News 20120105

Upcoming Events

1.  Cinema Politica presents Consuming Kids:  The Commercialization of Childhood Jan 6

Cinema Politica films are screened at Conserver House, 180 Saint John St, on Fridays starting in January until mid April 2012 beginning at 7pm.  

Friday, January 6, 7pm
Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood
Conserver House, 180 Saint John St., Fredericton.
Consuming Kids throws desperately needed light on the practices of a relentless multi-billion dollar marketing machine that now sells kids and their parents everything from junk food and violent video games to bogus educational products and the family car.  Drawing on the insights of health care professionals, children's advocates, and industry insiders, the film focuses on the explosive growth of child marketing in the wake of deregulation, showing how youth marketers have used the latest advances in psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience to transform American children into one of the most powerful and profitable consumer demographics in the world.

Post-film discussion with Biljana Stevanovski, UNB Psychology.  The films are free. Donations encouraged. Cinema Politica is supported by UNB's Dept. of Culture and Language Studies.

More info on the films and Cinema Politica here:  www.cinemapolitica.org/fredericton  | fredericton@cinemapolitica.org

Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cinema-Politica-Fredericton/257845707568076

2.  Locals Helping Locals Charity Brunch for ArtReach Jan 8

Come enjoy the tastes of local food, prepared by the Snooty Fox this Sunday, January 8 for the Locals Helping Locals charity brunch. Listen to complimentary live music while enjoying a delicious brunch between 11am and 2pm. Funds raised will help support the Charlotte Street Arts Centre’s ArtReach programming. ArtReach hires professional artists from the NB arts
community to lead skills-building workshops in a variety of arts disciplines. ArtReach programming has reached socially and economically disadvantaged children, youth at risk, families, seniors, ethnic minority groups, abused women, homeless men, mental health patients, and those rehabilitating after incarceration.

All ArtReach programs are offered free of charge to client groups, with close to 600 arts-based workshops to date, with approximately 15,000 participants overall. Show your big heart, and fill your belly!

3.  Monday Night Film Series presents Take Shelter Jan 9

Monday Night Film Series takes place at Tilley Hall, UNB Campus beginning at 8pm.  General Admission is $7  |  Website and info: www.nbfilmcoop.com/fs.htm

January 9
Take Shelter
Director: Jeff Nichols
Cast: Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, Shea Whigham
Run Time: 120 minutes
Country: USA
Year: 2011
Language: English

A Special Presentation at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival®, Take Shelter is a darkly compelling domestic drama-cum-psychological thriller set in the rural American heartland.  Propelled by the mesmerizing performance of Michael Shannon (Machine Gun Preacher, Revolutionary Road) as a young husband and father plagued by apocalyptic visions, writer-director Jeff Nichols crafts a haunting and powerful film.

Curtis LaForche (Shannon)  lives in small town Ohio with his loving wife, Samantha (Jessica Chastain, The Debt, Tree of Life), and their hearing-impaired six-year-old daughter. A solid, taciturn working class man, Curtis seems to have everything a modest man could wish for.  When he starts having nightmares about ominous black clouds and an impending storm that threatens disaster for his family and small community, he does his best to push these visions from his mind.  Keeping his turmoil to himself, Curtis starts channelling his anxiety into obsessively building a storm shelter in his backyard.  His increasingly irrational and inexplicable behaviour soon imperils his job and the family finances, but the resulting strain on his marriage and tension within his community can’t compare with Curtis’s fear of what his dreams may truly signify.

Take Shelter is a disquieting tale for our times that is both deeply unsettling as it is unforgettable.

4.  Beginner Adult Band starting in January

Did you play in your high school band and want to pick it up again?  Adults with little experience playing a band instrument will have the opportunity to play in a band in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.  Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from 7-8pm.  New members welcome – contact the UNB Conservatory at 453-4697 | conserv@unb.ca for more information or to register.   

Check out our website at:
http://www.unb.ca/cel/programs/creative/music/conservatory/index.html

5.  Fredericton Choral Society invites singers for Haydn’s The Seasons – register Jan 10

The Fredericton Choral Society welcomes new and returning members to rehearse Haydn's The Seasons for a concert in April.  Registration starts at 6:30pm on January 10 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 986 Smythe Street.
Regular rehearsals on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30pm.  Membership - adults  25 | students  10 | family  40.  

Singers live longer! If you can carry a tune, come join us.  This promises to be an exciting term as we will be preparing for what we believe to be the first performance of this work in Fredericton.

For more information call Janet at 488-9894.

6.  Blake and Mythology Workshop at Stepping Stone Senior Centre Jan 11

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 10am: Blake and Mythology.  A series of workshops (every other Wednesday morning) exploring the poetry and engravings of the visionary artist William Blake followed by an examination on how the stories in the Bible and Greek Myth open our minds to new ways of understanding our complex modern world -- and ourselves.  Past
sessions on these topics have already shown how you can invigorate and expand your mind and imagination. 

For further information please contact Allen Bentley at 457-1915 | albent@nbnet.nb.ca
 
The workshop series takes place at Stepping Stones Senior Centre, 15 Saunders Street, Fredericton.

7.  UNB’s Centre for Musical Arts presents Second Viennese School Composers  Part II, Jan 11

The Centre for Musical Arts presents Nadia Francavilla, violin, Richard Hornsby, clarinet & Simon Docking, piano in concert at UNB’s Memorial Hall in Fredericton, on Wednesday, January 11 at 7:30pm.  There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:45pm.
 
The concert will feature music from Second Viennese School composers such as Nikos Skalkottas, Hanns Eisler, and Alexander Zemlinsky. It will also include a premiere performance of a trio piece by Richard Gibson. This is the second part to a concert presented in November.

Violinist Nadia Francavilla is an accomplished recitalist and chamber musician.  Francavilla is Musician in Residence at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton.  UNB’s Musician in Residence program is made possible through the support of ArtsNB.
 
Richard Hornsby is an active conductor, educator and performer on clarinet, bass clarinet, basset horn and saxophone.  Mr. Hornsby is Director of Music at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton.

Australian-born pianist Simon Docking has performed both as a soloist and chamber musician throughout North America, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Europe.  Docking studied piano in Australia with Ransford Elsley, and holds a doctorate in piano performance from SUNY Stony Brook.  

Tickets are 15$ adults | 10$ seniors | 5$ students and will be available at the door.  For more information please email musicart@unb.ca or phone 453-4697.

8.  New Exhibition at Connexion Subverts Stereotypes of Gender and Sex Work opens Jan 12

Gallery Connexion is pleased to announce the opening reception of Nathalie Daoust’s Tokyo Hotel Story on Thursday, January 12 at 7pm.

Nathalie Daoust's Tokyo Hotel Story is a series of photographs exploring female sexuality and the subversion of gender stereotypes.  After spending several months in Alpha, one of the biggest S&M "love hotels" in Japan, Daoust photographed 39 women of all ages in their private rooms, surrounded by the specialist equipment and dressed in the regalia that helps define their trade of Dominatrix.  The exhibition will feature some photographs in 3D.

Daoust’s goal is to provide insight into the concept of women as dominant beings. She believes numerous challenges still exist in terms of confronting deep-rooted stereotypes of gender-roles, not only in Japan, but the world as well.

Daoust will give an artist talk at Gallery Connexion on January 14 at 2pm. Salon Connex, an open forum critical discussion about the work, will be held February 26 at the Charlotte Street Art Centre. The exhibition runs until March 2.

Gallery Connexion is Fredericton’s only artist-run-centre.  Located at 440 York St in the Chestnut Complex.
Gallery Connexion’s mandate is to present controversial and thought provoking contemporary artwork to the Fredericton community.
Gallery Connexion is open Tuesday to Friday, noon until 6 and Saturday, noon until 4.  Admission is free.

For more information contact Megan MacKay, Education and Outreach Coordinator at events@galleryconnexion.ca | 454-1433.

9.  Two Exhibits Opening at UNB Art Centre January 13

The public is invited to the opening reception of two exhibits at UNB Art Centre on Friday, January 13, 5-7pm.  The first exhibitions of 2012 feature recent acquisitions by the New Brunswick Art Bank, and Distractions, a powerful look at the emotional impact of roadside memorials, photographed by Greg Klassen.  Both exhibits continue through February 24. 

The UNB Art Centre is open Monday to Friday, from 9am-4pm and is located at Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton campus.  

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

10.  UNB Conservatory Glee Club starting Jan 14

Join the UNB Conservatory Glee Club – work on singing technique, harmony, choreography and stage technique all in a fun atmosphere.  Solo and group performances, and bilingual instruction is available (English & French).  Open to ages 14+.  

Instructors: Judy Lavigne & Marie-Claude Landry
Saturdays, January 14 – March 31, 2012, 2-4pm

For more information, or to register contact the UNB Conservatory at 453-4697 | conserv@unb.ca  Check out our website at:
http://www.unb.ca/cel/programs/creative/music/conservatory/index.html

11.  Get Published in 2012 Biff Mitchell Workshop Jan 14
 
Getting published could be the hardest thing you’ll ever do—or the easiest.  Get Published in 2012 prepares you to search for publishers or agents the right way, without wasting time. You’ll learn how to identify and contact the right publishers for your work; how to prepare a publishing toolkit, including a publisher tracking sheet, long and short synopses, query and covering letters, author bio and publication history (even if you don’t already have anything published).  You’ll learn how to prepare a marketing plan for those publishers who demand them in the submission process.  You’ll also learn how to receive free critiques of your work, how to deal with rejection and how to avoid scams. We’ll look at traditional forms of  publishing, self-publishing and electronic publishing.
 
Everyone will also receive a free copy of eMarketing Tools for Writers, 3rd Edition.
 
Instructor: Biff Mitchell
Saturday, January 14
10am till 4:30pm (with a one hour break at noon)
Place: Studio4Ward
Workshop Fee:  60
To enrol or find out more, contact 455:BIFF (2433)  | biff@biffmitchell.com 

12.  Creative Dance for Children begins Jan 14 at STU

The Saturday morning Creative Dance for Children program resumes at STU on January 14. 
Classes are offered for:
•  Parents & Tots (3 year olds) 
•  Pre-Ballet (4-5 year olds)
•  Ballet/Modern dance basics (6-10 year olds)

Both returning & new students are welcome.  For more information please contact the instructor, Zsuzsa Szabo-Nyarady at
454-0555 | zsuzsa@stu.ca.

13.  Yoga Dance Winter Session begins Jan 15

Yoga Dance classes resume on Sunday, January 15 at 1:30pm at STU.  Both returning & new students are welcome to join.
Discover your inner dancer ! A fun & artistic experience for dancers of all skill levels.

For more information please contact the instructor, Zsuzsa Szabo-Nyarady at 454-0555 | zsuzsa@stu.ca

14.  Comedy : La Revue acadienne – Pour le meilleur et pour le pire Jan 15
 
In 2012, La Revue acadienne will celebrate its 10th anniversary!  The 5 comedians plan to have a party with their new unforgettable tour. The show will review the events and people that made the news in 2011.  Don’t miss it!  Pour le meilleur et pour le pire (in French only) will take place at the théâtre Bernard-Poirier of the Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne
(Ctre Cultur.Ste Anne), 715 Priestman St. on Sunday, January 15 at 8pm. 

Tickets are sold at the front desk at the CCSA or online at www.centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca for  25 adults |  10 students. 

La Revue acadienne is presented by the CCSA in partnership with RADARTS. 

Information: 453-2731.

 15.  Express Yourself with Watercolour Journaling Class with Donna Mulholland

Wednesdays, 7-9pm

January 11 - February 8, 2012

Charlotte Street Art Centre

Fee: $100.00

Creating and inspiring others to be, express and celebrate themselves with creativity, watercolour and art journaling is what I love to do. My art journaling style, to be featured in the Winter edition of Art Journaling magazine available January 1, 2012, is expressive with a focus on exploring that true, authentic place that journaling cultivates and nourishes. This 5-week class is for all levels of experience including beginners. 

Required supply list will be provided prior to the start of class. 

Email donnamu66@yahoo.com to register or for more information visit http://creativity-matters.weebly.com.

Call for Submissions
 
1.  Branch Out Productions audition call for Anne of Green Gables Jan 7

Branch Out Productions will be holding auditions for their upcoming production of Anne Of Green Gables: the stage play on January 7 at 9am for children 6-11 and 10am for ages 12 to adult at Nashwaaksis Baptist church.

For more details check out their website http://www.branchoutproductions.weebly.com | or email branchoutproductions@live.ca 

2.  Call for proposals – Charlotte Street Arts Centre

The Charlotte Street Arts Centre is seeking proposals for the Charlotte Glencross Gallery. 

The Charlotte Street Arts Centre “opens the doors of creative expression to all,” and invites professional artists, emerging artists, multicultural artists and amateur artists, as well as students to apply.

The selections committee will meet to review the proposals after the submission deadline: January 13, 2012. Applicants will be considered for exhibitions beginning May 2012 through to 2013.

Requirements:
•  A 250-word artist statement/ proposal for exhibition 
•  An arts CV (max 3 pages) or biography 
•  10 images of work (JPEGs) on a CD with accompanying image list that specifies titles of work, media used and dimensions of work 

Completed application form and contract application forms are available at www.charlottestreetarts.ca under galleries> how to apply.

Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish to have your material returned.
Attn: Exhibitions Committee 732 Charlotte Street, Room 200 Fredericton, NB  E3B 1M5 Canada

3.  Reminder of Jan 15 deadline for New Voices:  Our Playwrights. Our Stories.

Theatre New Brunswick to partner with NotaBle Acts on new play development
 
Aspiring and emerging playwrights have until January 15 to submit their original one-act plays for New Voices.  This province-wide call for short plays offers playwrights the opportunity to have their New Brunswick stories professionally produced as Opening Acts on the TNB Main Stage in the 2012-13 season.
  
With this new round of submissions Theatre New Brunswick will partner with NotaBle Acts to expand the New Voices program and offer more development and dramaturgy to playwrights.  Scripts will be workshopped by NotaBle Acts and receive public readings at the company's annual summer theatre festival.
 
Submissions must be based on a true New Brunswick story past or present.  They may incorporate intimate and domestic themes or subjects large in historic scope.
 
Submission details:
LENGTH: 10-12 Minutes  
CAST:  2-4 actors  
SUBMIT:  Email script submission and cover letter to artisticproducer@tnb.nb.ca  

DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012 Playwrights are asked to explore their artistic vision of true New Brunswick events.

4.  City Accepting Applications for Annual Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding Program
 
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 City of Fredericton Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding Program.  
 
The program is designed to encourage new projects or activities in the creative arts, culture and heritage sectors.  Non-profit arts, culture and heritage organizations are eligible for small grants to assist with festivals, events, series, projects, and shared equipment. 
 
Since the program was established in 2001, support has been provided to a variety of cultural projects and events including music, theatre and film festivals, exhibitions, artists-in-residency programs, theatre productions, heritage publications, concert series, workshops and demonstrations.
 
The City of Fredericton Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding Program provides grants on an annual basis to the City’s arts and culture communities.
 
Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 17 at 4:30pm.  Application forms and guidelines are available at the Service Centre at City Hall or are online at: www.fredericton.ca, search: “Grants”.   

For more info:  Angela Watson, Cultural Development Officer, 460-2411 | angela.watson@fredericton.ca

5.  Call for Volunteer Female Models

What’s involved?  I take pictures that I then use to draw portraits from.  I’m looking for women of ALL sizes, shapes, colours and ages, including nursing moms.
 
My goal is to paint personality and presence of real women.  What makes you, you?  A smile, little feet, amazing eyes, freckles, a scar, your love of jewellery, a birthmark, a great rack, playing piano, granny panties?  I don’t want anybody to feel shy or ashamed, but rather I want to celebrate different body types of women and the fact that we are all amazing, despite pregnancy, breastfeeding, scars etc.  I am looking to showcase the everyday and seemingly ordinary women.
 
Questions welcome contact Jody Denny at (506) 328-9288 | jody.denny@bellaliant.net